September 24–27, 2026
YMCA of the Rockies — Estes Park, Colorado
⚠️ Registration requires TWO separate steps:
- Register & pay for the conference through MECR on this page (Step 1 — registration form at the bottom).
- Separately book your lodging directly through the YMCA of the Rockies (Step 2 — details below). MECR does not handle lodging payments.
Review all options below before registering. Questions? Call or text 720-544-3274.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, Sept 24 — Welcome Event, 6–8 pm
Friday, Sept 25 — All Day Workshops + Community Dinner & Entertainment
Saturday, Sept 26 — All Day Workshops
Sunday, Sept 27 — Morning Workshops
Contact Hours Available
Full Conference (Option A): up to 12.5 hours
Friday Only (Option B): up to 5 hours
Saturday Only (Option C): up to 5 hours
Early Bird Pricing
Option A: $400 until May 15 (then $500)
Options B & C: $275 until May 15 (then $325)
Step 2 of 2
Secure Your Lodging
Lodging is booked separately and directly with the YMCA of the Rockies — MECR does not handle these payments. Choose the option that works best for you.
Step 1 of 2
Register for the Conference
Choose the attendance option that works best for you. Schools may register multiple attendees — enter a name and email for each person. If a name is not yet known, enter TBD. Approved Lead Presenters are already registered.
Option A
Full Conference
Up to 12.5 contact hours
- Thursday, Sept 24 — Welcome Event, 6–8 pm
- Friday, Sept 25 — All Day Workshops + Community Dinner & Entertainment
- Saturday, Sept 26 — All Day Workshops
- Sunday, Sept 27 — Morning Workshops
$400 Early Bird (until May 15)
$500 after May 15, 2026
Option B
Friday Only
Up to 5 contact hours
- Friday, Sept 25 — Workshops Only
- Community Dinner & Entertainment not included
$275 Early Bird (until May 15)
$325 after May 15, 2026
Option C
Saturday Only
Up to 5 contact hours
- Saturday, Sept 26 — Workshops Only
$275 Early Bird (until May 15)
$325 after May 15, 2026
Reminder: After completing this registration form, you must also complete Step 2 above to book your lodging directly with the YMCA. These are two separate transactions.